Boosting Customer Performance
Daltons Wadkin are helping manufacturers across the UK and Ireland increase productivity through the supply and installation of Salvador crosscutting systems.
Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, sales of Salvador crosscutting solutions have seen exponential growth over the past 12 months, a trend that looks set to continue in 2021. Increased sales to producers of garden furniture, studios, sheds, timber framed buildings, fencing, joinery, pallets and cases have been fuelled by a need to meet soaring demand, boost capacity and take control of manufacturing in house.
All timber processors should be aware of the countless benefits a Salvador automatic crosscut saw can bring to their production. The SuperPush 200, SuperPush 250 and SuperAngle 600 all share the same key attributes.
Optimising: reduce waste,
increase yield
Salvador automatic saws benefit from full PC control. Running powerful optimising
software, cutting lists are continually analysed to give maximum material yield
for each individual length of timber cut. Residual off-cuts can then be
'shattered' for secondary processing and removed from the production line
through an optional waste trap door.
Defecting: grade and remove
Operators can decide which parts of a timber length are acceptable and
which are not. Using a fluorescent pen, operators mark knots and shakes which
don't meet production standards. The Salvador analyses these defects in conjunction
with the cutting list to optimise the length accordingly. In a similar method,
entire lengths of timber can be graded from 1 to 5 with each grade having its
own separate cutting list.
Reduce labour – reduce costs
The work of four or five operators using manual saws can be handled by a
single Salvador crosscut. Customers upgrading from other models of automatic saw
can also expect a performance boost. A host of optional infeed and outfeed
features further increase throughput: chain infeed, increase pusher speed, automatic
outfeed collection, outfeed length selectors, label or inkjet printing.
Accuracy and versatility
Whether straight or angled cutting, a Salvador will meet the strictest of
tolerances. Standard machines deliver
cut lengths to within +/- 0.5mm. Not good enough? The optional magnetic strip
system increases accuracy to +/-0.1mm. When angle cutting, rotation of the
blade between +/- 70° is made in under a second to a precision of +/- 0.1°
(special angle parameters are available as an option).
Software integration
Salvador has the power to adapt to your preference. Cutting lists can be
programmed directly at the machine or remotely from any office-based PC using a
familiar Excel spreadsheet. The data is then transferred via USB drive or
standard wired/ wireless network connection. For timber frame manufacturers the
Salvador can be integrated into existing software production management systems
such as Consultec, hsbcad, Wolf Systems etc.
Service: installation, training,
support
Over the past 120 years, Daltons Wadkin has built an enviable reputation
for providing first class customer support. Beginning with the sales process,
customers can expect detailed discussions and working demonstrations to help
define their requirements. Following a pre-delivery site visit, our engineering
team puts in place a turnkey installation package to cover delivery,
commissioning and operator training to help ensure maximum return for your
investment. Ongoing telephone and remote NET support is provided free for the
lifetime of the machine with optional planned preventative maintenance
contracts also available.
For more information and to see how a Salvador crosscut saw can benefit your business visit: www.daltonswadkin.com or email: info@daltonswadkin.com
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